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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.70, 1,315.08 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.70, 1,315.08 and 299.50 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.70 : 1,315.08 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.70/1,315.08 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.70x = 1,315.08 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.70x = 393,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,866.46/876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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