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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,324.61 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,324.61 and 266.58 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,324.61 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,324.61 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,324.61 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 353,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,113.20/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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