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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,321.55 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,321.55 and 264.57 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,321.55 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,321.55 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,321.55 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 349,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,642.48/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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