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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.57, 1,261.98 and 293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.57, 1,261.98 and 293.62 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.57 : 1,261.98 = 293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.57/1,261.98 = 293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.57x = 1,261.98 × 293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.57x = 370,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,542.57/841.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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