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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.48, 1,327.99 and 398.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.48, 1,327.99 and 398.41 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.48 : 1,327.99 = 398.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.48/1,327.99 = 398.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.48x = 1,327.99 × 398.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.48x = 529,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,084.50/885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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