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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,329.48 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,329.48 and 399.54 is: 598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,329.48 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,329.48 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,329.48 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 531,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,180.44/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.99

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