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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.87, 1,324.55 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.87, 1,324.55 and 266.58 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.87 : 1,324.55 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.87/1,324.55 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.87x = 1,324.55 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.87x = 353,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,098.54/882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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