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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,329.94 and 399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,329.94 and 399.82 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,329.94 = 399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,329.94 = 399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,329.94 × 399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 531,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,736.61/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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