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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,314.02 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,314.02 and 298.69 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,314.02 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,314.02 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,314.02 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 392,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,482.10/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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