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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,325.48 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,325.48 and 396.60 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,325.48 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,325.48 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,325.48 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 525,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,683.39/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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