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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.26, 1,323.43 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.26, 1,323.43 and 265.94 is: 398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.26 : 1,323.43 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.26/1,323.43 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.26x = 1,323.43 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.26x = 351,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,952.97/882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.92

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