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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.94, 1,326.50 and 398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.94, 1,326.50 and 398.33 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.94 : 1,326.50 = 398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.94/1,326.50 = 398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.94x = 1,326.50 × 398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.94x = 528,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,391.17/884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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