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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,322.94 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,322.94 and 265.76 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,322.94 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,322.94 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,322.94 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 351,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,584.53/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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