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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.59, 1,323.77 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.59, 1,323.77 and 297.56 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.59 : 1,323.77 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.59/1,323.77 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.59x = 1,323.77 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.59x = 393,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,902.82/882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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