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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.24, 1,327.66 and 391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.24, 1,327.66 and 391.60 is: 587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.24 : 1,327.66 = 391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.24/1,327.66 = 391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.24x = 1,327.66 × 391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.24x = 519,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,911.66/885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.31

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