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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.85, 1,312.23 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.85, 1,312.23 and 297.72 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.85 : 1,312.23 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.85/1,312.23 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.85x = 1,312.23 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.85x = 390,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,677.12/874.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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