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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.45, 1,327.71 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.45, 1,327.71 and 398.08 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.45 : 1,327.71 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.45/1,327.71 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.45x = 1,327.71 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.45x = 528,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,534.80/885.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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