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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.60, 1,327.96 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.60, 1,327.96 and 398.96 is: 597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.60 : 1,327.96 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.60/1,327.96 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.60x = 1,327.96 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.60x = 529,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,802.92/886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.57

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