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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,322.82 and 265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,322.82 and 265.63 is: 398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,322.82 = 265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,322.82 = 265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,322.82 × 265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 351,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,380.68/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.35

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