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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.52, 1,313.44 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.52, 1,313.44 and 298.24 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.52 : 1,313.44 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.52/1,313.44 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.52x = 1,313.44 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.52x = 391,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,720.35/875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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