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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.06, 1,329.50 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.06, 1,329.50 and 398.84 is: 598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.06 : 1,329.50 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.06/1,329.50 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.06x = 1,329.50 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.06x = 530,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,255.79/886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.45

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