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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.26, 1,262.19 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.26, 1,262.19 and 293.60 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.26 : 1,262.19 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.26/1,262.19 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.26x = 1,262.19 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.26x = 370,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,572.67/841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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