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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885, 1,327.78 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885, 1,327.78 and 398.10 is: 597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885 : 1,327.78 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885/1,327.78 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885x = 1,327.78 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885x = 528,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,589.22/885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.28

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