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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.91, 1,329.20 and 398.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.91, 1,329.20 and 398.85 is: 598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.91 : 1,329.20 = 398.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.91/1,329.20 = 398.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.91x = 1,329.20 × 398.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.91x = 530,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,145.94/885.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.42

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