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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,314.56 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,314.56 and 299.26 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,314.56 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,314.56 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,314.56 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 393,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,395.23/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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