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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.86, 1,310.97 and 296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.86, 1,310.97 and 296.78 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.86 : 1,310.97 = 296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.86/1,310.97 = 296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.86x = 1,310.97 × 296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.86x = 389,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,069.68/873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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