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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,311.05 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,311.05 and 296.91 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,311.05 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,311.05 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,311.05 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 389,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,262.37/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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