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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.55, 1,322.88 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.55, 1,322.88 and 296.99 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.55 : 1,322.88 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.55/1,322.88 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.55x = 1,322.88 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.55x = 392,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,882.13/882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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