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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.95, 1,313.62 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.95, 1,313.62 and 298.69 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.95 : 1,313.62 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.95/1,313.62 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.95x = 1,313.62 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.95x = 392,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,361.13/875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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