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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876, 1,314 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876, 1,314 and 298.88 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876 : 1,314 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876/1,314 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876x = 1,314 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876x = 392,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,728.32/876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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