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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,325.79 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,325.79 and 390.66 is: 585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,325.79 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,325.79 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,325.79 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 517,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,933.12/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.73

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