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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.74, 1,315.14 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.74, 1,315.14 and 300.02 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.74 : 1,315.14 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.74/1,315.14 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.74x = 1,315.14 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.74x = 394,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,566.80/876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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