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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.95, 1,315.12 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.95, 1,315.12 and 299.69 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.95 : 1,315.12 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.95/1,315.12 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.95x = 1,315.12 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.95x = 394,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,128.31/876.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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