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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,312.74 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,312.74 and 298.28 is: 447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,312.74 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,312.74 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,312.74 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 391,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,564.09/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.13

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