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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,327.73 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,327.73 and 397.88 is: 596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,327.73 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,327.73 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,327.73 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 528,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,268.58/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.35

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