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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.96, 1,312.43 and 297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.96, 1,312.43 and 297.83 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.96 : 1,312.43 = 297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.96/1,312.43 = 297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.96x = 1,312.43 × 297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.96x = 390,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,881.77/874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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