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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,325.55 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,325.55 and 396.77 is: 594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,325.55 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,325.55 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,325.55 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 525,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,938.47/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.93

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