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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.80, 1,329.24 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.80, 1,329.24 and 398.90 is: 598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.80 : 1,329.24 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.80/1,329.24 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.80x = 1,329.24 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.80x = 530,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,233.84/885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.59

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