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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.52, 1,329.66 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.52, 1,329.66 and 399.44 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.52 : 1,329.66 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.52/1,329.66 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.52x = 1,329.66 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.52x = 531,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,119.39/886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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