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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,329.06 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,329.06 and 398.96 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,329.06 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,329.06 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,329.06 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 530,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,241.78/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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