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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,312.26 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,312.26 and 297.78 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,312.26 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,312.26 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,312.26 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 390,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,764.78/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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