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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.17, 1,326.77 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.17, 1,326.77 and 397.16 is: 595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.17 : 1,326.77 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.17/1,326.77 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.17x = 1,326.77 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.17x = 526,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,939.97/884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.97

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