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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.71, 1,325.72 and 397.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.71, 1,325.72 and 397.11 is: 595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.71 : 1,325.72 = 397.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.71/1,325.72 = 397.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.71x = 1,325.72 × 397.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.71x = 526,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,452.69/883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.73

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