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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.75, 1,984.31 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.75, 1,984.31 and 398.20 is: 597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.75 : 1,984.31 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.75/1,984.31 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.75x = 1,984.31 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.75x = 790,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,152.24/1,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.36

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