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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.13, 1,314.22 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.13, 1,314.22 and 299 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.13 : 1,314.22 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.13/1,314.22 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.13x = 1,314.22 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.13x = 392,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,951.78/876.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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