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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.79, 1,327.76 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.79, 1,327.76 and 399.18 is: 598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.79 : 1,327.76 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.79/1,327.76 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.79x = 1,327.76 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.79x = 530,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,012.25/885.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.35

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