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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,325.19 and 396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,325.19 and 396.43 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,325.19 = 396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,325.19 = 396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,325.19 × 396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 525,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,345.07/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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