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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.94, 1,326.47 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.94, 1,326.47 and 397.32 is: 595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.94 : 1,326.47 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.94/1,326.47 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.94x = 1,326.47 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.94x = 527,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,031.07/884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.56

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