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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.13, 1,323.37 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.13, 1,323.37 and 265.81 is: 398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.13 : 1,323.37 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.13/1,323.37 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.13x = 1,323.37 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.13x = 351,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,761.01/882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.76

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