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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.87, 1,328.94 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.87, 1,328.94 and 398.93 is: 598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.87 : 1,328.94 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.87/1,328.94 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.87x = 1,328.94 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.87x = 530,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,147.39/885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.45

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