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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.18, 1,326.54 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.18, 1,326.54 and 396.92 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.18 : 1,326.54 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.18/1,326.54 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.18x = 1,326.54 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.18x = 526,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,530.26/884.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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