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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.69, 1,328.84 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.69, 1,328.84 and 399.08 is: 598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.69 : 1,328.84 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.69/1,328.84 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.69x = 1,328.84 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.69x = 530,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,304.83/885.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.75

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