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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,327.14 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,327.14 and 397.50 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,327.14 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,327.14 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,327.14 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 527,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,538.15/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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