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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.85, 1,324.98 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.85, 1,324.98 and 396.72 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.85 : 1,324.98 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.85/1,324.98 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.85x = 1,324.98 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.85x = 525,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,646.07/883.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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