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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,325.32 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,325.32 and 390.09 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,325.32 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,325.32 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,325.32 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 516,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,986.48/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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