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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.88, 1,322.74 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.88, 1,322.74 and 296.88 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.88 : 1,322.74 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.88/1,322.74 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.88x = 1,322.74 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.88x = 392,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,695.05/881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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