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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.42, 1,328.73 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.42, 1,328.73 and 398.49 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.42 : 1,328.73 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.42/1,328.73 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.42x = 1,328.73 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.42x = 529,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,485.62/885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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