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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,322.76 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,322.76 and 296.88 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,322.76 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,322.76 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,322.76 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 392,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,700.99/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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