Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.76, 1,323 and 297
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 881.76, 1,323 and 297 is: 445.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
881.76 : 1,323 = 297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
881.76/1,323 = 297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
881.76x = 1,323 × 297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
881.76x = 392,931 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,931/881.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445.62
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