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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.22, 1,326.33 and 397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.22, 1,326.33 and 397.26 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.22 : 1,326.33 = 397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.22/1,326.33 = 397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.22x = 1,326.33 × 397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.22x = 526,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,897.86/884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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