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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.26, 1,314.39 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.26, 1,314.39 and 299.14 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.26 : 1,314.39 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.26/1,314.39 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.26x = 1,314.39 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.26x = 393,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,186.62/876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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