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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.15, 1,323.30 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.15, 1,323.30 and 265.83 is: 398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.15 : 1,323.30 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.15/1,323.30 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.15x = 1,323.30 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.15x = 351,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,772.84/882.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.77

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