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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.51, 1,328.31 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.51, 1,328.31 and 398.61 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.51 : 1,328.31 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.51/1,328.31 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.51x = 1,328.31 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.51x = 529,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,477.65/885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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