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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.83, 1,321.25 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.83, 1,321.25 and 264.54 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.83 : 1,321.25 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.83/1,321.25 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.83x = 1,321.25 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.83x = 349,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,523.48/880.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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