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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.09, 1,326.59 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.09, 1,326.59 and 397.04 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.09 : 1,326.59 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.09/1,326.59 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.09x = 1,326.59 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.09x = 526,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,707.31/884.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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