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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,324.58 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,324.58 and 266.69 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,324.58 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,324.58 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,324.58 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 353,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,254.97/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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