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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.90, 1,322.65 and 265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.90, 1,322.65 and 265.65 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.90 : 1,322.65 = 265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.90/1,322.65 = 265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.90x = 1,322.65 × 265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.90x = 351,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,355.85/881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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