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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.20, 1,313.12 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.20, 1,313.12 and 298.24 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.20 : 1,313.12 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.20/1,313.12 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.20x = 1,313.12 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.20x = 391,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,624.91/875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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