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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.14, 1,311.22 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.14, 1,311.22 and 297.02 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.14 : 1,311.22 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.14/1,311.22 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.14x = 1,311.22 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.14x = 389,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,458.56/874.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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