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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.71, 1,328.40 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.71, 1,328.40 and 398.67 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.71 : 1,328.40 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.71/1,328.40 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.71x = 1,328.40 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.71x = 529,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,593.23/885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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