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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.59, 1,325.84 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.59, 1,325.84 and 396.54 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.59 : 1,325.84 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.59/1,325.84 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.59x = 1,325.84 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.59x = 525,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,746.61/883.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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