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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.67, 1,325.66 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.67, 1,325.66 and 396.45 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.67 : 1,325.66 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.67/1,325.66 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.67x = 1,325.66 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.67x = 525,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,555.92/883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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