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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.65, 1,325.63 and 396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.65, 1,325.63 and 396.74 is: 595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.65 : 1,325.63 = 396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.65/1,325.63 = 396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.65x = 1,325.63 × 396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.65x = 525,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,930.45/883.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.18

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