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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.22, 1,324.85 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.22, 1,324.85 and 396.27 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.22 : 1,324.85 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.22/1,324.85 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.22x = 1,324.85 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.22x = 524,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,996.33/883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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