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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.05, 1,324.65 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.05, 1,324.65 and 396.15 is: 594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.05 : 1,324.65 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.05/1,324.65 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.05x = 1,324.65 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.05x = 524,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,760.10/883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.26

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