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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.42, 1,327.72 and 398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.42, 1,327.72 and 398.15 is: 597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.42 : 1,327.72 = 398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.42/1,327.72 = 398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.42x = 1,327.72 × 398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.42x = 528,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,631.72/885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.04

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