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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.89, 1,326.72 and 391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.89, 1,326.72 and 391.06 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.89 : 1,326.72 = 391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.89/1,326.72 = 391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.89x = 1,326.72 × 391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.89x = 518,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,820.49/884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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