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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,326.50 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,326.50 and 397.19 is: 595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,326.50 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,326.50 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,326.50 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 526,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,863.92/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.73

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