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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,324.95 and 396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,324.95 and 396.47 is: 594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,324.95 = 396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,324.95 = 396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,324.95 × 396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 525,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,301.27/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.39

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