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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.39, 1,313.24 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.39, 1,313.24 and 298.13 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.39 : 1,313.24 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.39/1,313.24 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.39x = 1,313.24 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.39x = 391,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,508.18/875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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