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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,325.16 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,325.16 and 396.10 is: 593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,325.16 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,325.16 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,325.16 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 524,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,895.88/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.68

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