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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,311.87 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,311.87 and 297.50 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,311.87 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,311.87 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,311.87 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 390,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,281.33/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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