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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,312.59 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,312.59 and 297.93 is: 446.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,312.59 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,312.59 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,312.59 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 391,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,059.94/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.89

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