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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.04, 1,313.88 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.04, 1,313.88 and 298.72 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.04 : 1,313.88 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.04/1,313.88 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.04x = 1,313.88 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.04x = 392,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,482.23/876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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