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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,322.97 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,322.97 and 265.69 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,322.97 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,322.97 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,322.97 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 351,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,499.90/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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