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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.76, 1,323.22 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.76, 1,323.22 and 297.32 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.76 : 1,323.22 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.76/1,323.22 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.76x = 1,323.22 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.76x = 393,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,419.77/882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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