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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,323.99 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,323.99 and 396.18 is: 593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,323.99 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,323.99 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,323.99 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 524,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,538.36/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.87

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