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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.85, 1,322.87 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.85, 1,322.87 and 296.93 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.85 : 1,322.87 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.85/1,322.87 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.85x = 1,322.87 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.85x = 392,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,801.61/881.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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