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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,325.19 and 396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,325.19 and 396.41 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,325.19 = 396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,325.19 = 396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,325.19 × 396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 525,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,311.94/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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