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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.45, 1,262.14 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.45, 1,262.14 and 293.75 is: 440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.45 : 1,262.14 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.45/1,262.14 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.45x = 1,262.14 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.45x = 370,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,756.05/841.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.62

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