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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,313.70 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,313.70 and 298.44 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,313.70 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,313.70 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,313.70 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 392,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,060.63/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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