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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.09, 1,321.80 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.09, 1,321.80 and 264.79 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.09 : 1,321.80 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.09/1,321.80 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.09x = 1,321.80 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.09x = 349,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,999.42/881.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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