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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,329.06 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,329.06 and 398.67 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,329.06 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,329.06 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,329.06 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 529,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,858.09/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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