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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.05, 1,325.25 and 396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.05, 1,325.25 and 396.51 is: 595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.05 : 1,325.25 = 396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.05/1,325.25 = 396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.05x = 1,325.25 × 396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.05x = 525,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,474.88/883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.07

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