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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.93, 1,338.05 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.93, 1,338.05 and 398.52 is: 597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.93 : 1,338.05 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.93/1,338.05 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.93x = 1,338.05 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.93x = 533,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,239.69/891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.85

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