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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,311.40 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,311.40 and 297.18 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,311.40 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,311.40 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,311.40 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 389,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,721.85/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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