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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.55, 1,326.39 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.55, 1,326.39 and 397.32 is: 595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.55 : 1,326.39 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.55/1,326.39 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.55x = 1,326.39 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.55x = 527,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,001.27/884.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.78

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