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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.92, 1,307.80 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.92, 1,307.80 and 294.76 is: 442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.92 : 1,307.80 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.92/1,307.80 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.92x = 1,307.80 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.92x = 385,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,487.13/871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.11

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