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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.79, 1,325.90 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.79, 1,325.90 and 267.46 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.79 : 1,325.90 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.79/1,325.90 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.79x = 1,325.90 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.79x = 354,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,622.89/883.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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