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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.76, 1,313.40 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.76, 1,313.40 and 298.56 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.76 : 1,313.40 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.76/1,313.40 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.76x = 1,313.40 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.76x = 392,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,128.70/875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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