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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,309.86 and 296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,309.86 and 296.26 is: 444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,309.86 = 296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,309.86 = 296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,309.86 × 296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 388,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,059.12/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.12

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