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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.86, 1,315.47 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.86, 1,315.47 and 299.78 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.86 : 1,315.47 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.86/1,315.47 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.86x = 1,315.47 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.86x = 394,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,351.60/876.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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