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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.54, 1,314.63 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.54, 1,314.63 and 299.22 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.54 : 1,314.63 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.54/1,314.63 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.54x = 1,314.63 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.54x = 393,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,363.59/876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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