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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.00, 1,322.99 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.00, 1,322.99 and 265.75 is: 398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.00 : 1,322.99 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.00/1,322.99 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.00x = 1,322.99 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.00x = 351,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,577.98/882.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.62

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