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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.98, 1,307.76 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.98, 1,307.76 and 294.85 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.98 : 1,307.76 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.98/1,307.76 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.98x = 1,307.76 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.98x = 385,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,593.04/871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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