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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,325.78 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,325.78 and 390.44 is: 585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,325.78 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,325.78 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,325.78 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 517,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,637.54/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.38

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