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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.16, 1,312.74 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.16, 1,312.74 and 298.20 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.16 : 1,312.74 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.16/1,312.74 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.16x = 1,312.74 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.16x = 391,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,459.07/875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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