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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.92, 1,314 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.92, 1,314 and 298.72 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.92 : 1,314 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.92/1,314 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.92x = 1,314 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.92x = 392,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,518.08/875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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