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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.89, 1,324.19 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.89, 1,324.19 and 266.76 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.89 : 1,324.19 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.89/1,324.19 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.89x = 1,324.19 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.89x = 353,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,239.59/882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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