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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.82, 1,332.10 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.82, 1,332.10 and 395.08 is: 592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.82 : 1,332.10 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.82/1,332.10 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.82x = 1,332.10 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.82x = 526,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,281.01/888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.11

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