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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.63, 1,313.51 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.63, 1,313.51 and 298.50 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.63 : 1,313.51 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.63/1,313.51 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.63x = 1,313.51 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.63x = 392,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,081.24/875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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