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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.92, 1,324.34 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.92, 1,324.34 and 266.60 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.92 : 1,324.34 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.92/1,324.34 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.92x = 1,324.34 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.92x = 353,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,069.04/882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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