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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.38, 1,325.70 and 397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.38, 1,325.70 and 397.78 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.38 : 1,325.70 = 397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.38/1,325.70 = 397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.38x = 1,325.70 × 397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.38x = 527,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,336.95/884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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