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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.21, 1,327.81 and 397.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.21, 1,327.81 and 397.69 is: 596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.21 : 1,327.81 = 397.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.21/1,327.81 = 397.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.21x = 1,327.81 × 397.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.21x = 528,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,056.76/885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.53

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