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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.64, 1,325.87 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.64, 1,325.87 and 396.69 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.64 : 1,325.87 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.64/1,325.87 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.64x = 1,325.87 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.64x = 525,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,959.37/884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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