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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.96, 1,261.45 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.96, 1,261.45 and 293.16 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.96 : 1,261.45 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.96/1,261.45 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.96x = 1,261.45 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.96x = 369,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,806.68/840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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