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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,322.83 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,322.83 and 297.19 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,322.83 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,322.83 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,322.83 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 393,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,137.59/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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