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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.18, 1,325.04 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.18, 1,325.04 and 395.92 is: 594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.18 : 1,325.04 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.18/1,325.04 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.18x = 1,325.04 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.18x = 524,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,609.84/883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.00

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