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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,329.02 and 398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,329.02 and 398.70 is: 598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,329.02 = 398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,329.02 = 398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,329.02 × 398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 529,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,878.28/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.32

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