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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.44, 1,328.72 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.44, 1,328.72 and 398.49 is: 597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.44 : 1,328.72 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.44/1,328.72 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.44x = 1,328.72 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.44x = 529,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,479.64/885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.99

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