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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.55, 1,262.02 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.55, 1,262.02 and 293.69 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.55 : 1,262.02 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.55/1,262.02 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.55x = 1,262.02 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.55x = 370,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,642.65/841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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