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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.80, 1,328.69 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.80, 1,328.69 and 398.72 is: 598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.80 : 1,328.69 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.80/1,328.69 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.80x = 1,328.69 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.80x = 529,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,779.60/885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.08

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