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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.12, 1,325.64 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.12, 1,325.64 and 396.50 is: 594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.12 : 1,325.64 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.12/1,325.64 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.12x = 1,325.64 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.12x = 525,616.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,616.26/884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.51

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