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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.74, 1,312.65 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.74, 1,312.65 and 298.02 is: 447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.74 : 1,312.65 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.74/1,312.65 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.74x = 1,312.65 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.74x = 391,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,195.95/874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.21

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