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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.07, 1,329.47 and 399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.07, 1,329.47 and 399.35 is: 599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.07 : 1,329.47 = 399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.07/1,329.47 = 399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.07x = 1,329.47 × 399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.07x = 530,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,915.20/886.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.18

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