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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.48, 1,262.69 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.48, 1,262.69 and 294.06 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.48 : 1,262.69 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.48/1,262.69 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.48x = 1,262.69 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.48x = 371,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,306.62/841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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