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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,310.96 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,310.96 and 296.72 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,310.96 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,310.96 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,310.96 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 388,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,988.05/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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