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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.97, 1,320.15 and 294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.97, 1,320.15 and 294.95 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.97 : 1,320.15 = 294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.97/1,320.15 = 294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.97x = 1,320.15 × 294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.97x = 389,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,378.24/879.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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