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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.01, 1,325.56 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.01, 1,325.56 and 396.64 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.01 : 1,325.56 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.01/1,325.56 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.01x = 1,325.56 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.01x = 525,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,768.14/884.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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