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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.23, 1,262.05 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.23, 1,262.05 and 293.42 is: 440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.23 : 1,262.05 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.23/1,262.05 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.23x = 1,262.05 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.23x = 370,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,304.40/841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.19

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