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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.70, 1,328.09 and 398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.70, 1,328.09 and 398.33 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.70 : 1,328.09 = 398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.70/1,328.09 = 398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.70x = 1,328.09 × 398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.70x = 529,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,018.09/885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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