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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,329.31 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,329.31 and 398.82 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,329.31 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,329.31 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,329.31 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 530,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,160.90/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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