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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,325.65 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,325.65 and 396.70 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,325.65 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,325.65 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,325.65 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 525,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,889.25/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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