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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.94, 1,324.43 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.94, 1,324.43 and 266.66 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.94 : 1,324.43 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.94/1,324.43 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.94x = 1,324.43 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.94x = 353,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,171.17/882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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