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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,327.44 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,327.44 and 596.08 is: 894.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,327.44 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,327.44 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,327.44 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 791,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,260.44/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.69

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