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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.70, 1,323.62 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.70, 1,323.62 and 266.29 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.70 : 1,323.62 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.70/1,323.62 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.70x = 1,323.62 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.70x = 352,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,466.77/882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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