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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.93, 1,312.40 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.93, 1,312.40 and 297.81 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.93 : 1,312.40 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.93/1,312.40 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.93x = 1,312.40 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.93x = 390,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,845.84/874.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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