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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.98, 1,324.47 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.98, 1,324.47 and 266.68 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.98 : 1,324.47 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.98/1,324.47 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.98x = 1,324.47 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.98x = 353,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,212.32/882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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