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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.84, 1,325.93 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.84, 1,325.93 and 396.88 is: 595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.84 : 1,325.93 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.84/1,325.93 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.84x = 1,325.93 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.84x = 526,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,235.10/883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.40

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