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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.81, 1,322.70 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.81, 1,322.70 and 296.94 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.81 : 1,322.70 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.81/1,322.70 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.81x = 1,322.70 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.81x = 392,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,759.23/881.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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