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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.51, 1,326.25 and 397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.51, 1,326.25 and 397.09 is: 595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.51 : 1,326.25 = 397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.51/1,326.25 = 397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.51x = 1,326.25 × 397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.51x = 526,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,640.61/884.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.40

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