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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.95, 1,328.46 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.95, 1,328.46 and 398.58 is: 597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.95 : 1,328.46 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.95/1,328.46 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.95x = 1,328.46 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.95x = 529,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,497.59/885.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.66

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