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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.28, 1,262.56 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.28, 1,262.56 and 293.94 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.28 : 1,262.56 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.28/1,262.56 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.28x = 1,262.56 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.28x = 371,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,116.89/841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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