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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,329.72 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,329.72 and 399.18 is: 599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,329.72 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,329.72 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,329.72 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 530,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,797.63/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.07

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