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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.56, 1,313.44 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.56, 1,313.44 and 298.48 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.56 : 1,313.44 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.56/1,313.44 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.56x = 1,313.44 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.56x = 392,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,035.57/875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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