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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.40, 1,327.74 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.40, 1,327.74 and 398.32 is: 597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.40 : 1,327.74 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.40/1,327.74 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.40x = 1,327.74 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.40x = 528,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,865.40/885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.32

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