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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,261.77 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,261.77 and 293.43 is: 440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,261.77 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,261.77 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,261.77 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 370,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,241.17/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.20

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