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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.91, 1,313.85 and 298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.91, 1,313.85 and 298.78 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.91 : 1,313.85 = 298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.91/1,313.85 = 298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.91x = 1,313.85 × 298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.91x = 392,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,552.10/875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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