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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.14, 1,323.18 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.14, 1,323.18 and 265.82 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.14 : 1,323.18 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.14/1,323.18 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.14x = 1,323.18 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.14x = 351,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,721.09/882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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