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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.91, 1,327.50 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.91, 1,327.50 and 398.10 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.91 : 1,327.50 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.91/1,327.50 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.91x = 1,327.50 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.91x = 528,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,477.75/884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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