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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,326.72 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,326.72 and 397.92 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,326.72 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,326.72 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,326.72 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 527,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,928.42/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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