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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,312.72 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,312.72 and 298.72 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,312.72 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,312.72 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,312.72 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 392,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,135.72/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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