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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,315.38 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,315.38 and 299.84 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,315.38 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,315.38 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,315.38 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 394,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,403.54/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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