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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.47, 1,325.71 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.47, 1,325.71 and 396.52 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.47 : 1,325.71 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.47/1,325.71 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.47x = 1,325.71 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.47x = 525,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,670.53/883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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