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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,326.42 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,326.42 and 597 is: 893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,326.42 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,326.42 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,326.42 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 791,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,872.74/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.32

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