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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.48, 1,324.39 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.48, 1,324.39 and 396.26 is: 594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.48 : 1,324.39 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.48/1,324.39 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.48x = 1,324.39 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.48x = 524,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,802.78/883.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.02

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