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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.14, 1,312.72 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.14, 1,312.72 and 298.02 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.14 : 1,312.72 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.14/1,312.72 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.14x = 1,312.72 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.14x = 391,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,216.81/875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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