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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.63, 1,326.94 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.63, 1,326.94 and 276.63 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.63 : 1,326.94 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.63/1,326.94 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.63x = 1,326.94 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.63x = 367,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,064.09/884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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