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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,325.98 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,325.98 and 267.79 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,325.98 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,325.98 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,325.98 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 355,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,084.18/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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