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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,330.62 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,330.62 and 399.60 is: 599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,330.62 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,330.62 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,330.62 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 531,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,715.75/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.59

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