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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,311.72 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,311.72 and 297.36 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,311.72 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,311.72 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,311.72 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 390,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,053.06/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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