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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.57, 1,329.86 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.57, 1,329.86 and 399.28 is: 598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.57 : 1,329.86 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.57/1,329.86 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.57x = 1,329.86 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.57x = 530,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,986.50/886.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.92

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