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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.29, 1,325.29 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.29, 1,325.29 and 396.24 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.29 : 1,325.29 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.29/1,325.29 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.29x = 1,325.29 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.29x = 525,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,132.91/883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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