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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.88, 1,312.52 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.88, 1,312.52 and 297.76 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.88 : 1,312.52 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.88/1,312.52 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.88x = 1,312.52 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.88x = 390,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,815.96/874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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