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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.05, 1,328.21 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.05, 1,328.21 and 398.17 is: 597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.05 : 1,328.21 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.05/1,328.21 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.05x = 1,328.21 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.05x = 528,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,853.38/885.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.54

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