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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,260.98 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,260.98 and 293.47 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,260.98 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,260.98 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,260.98 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 370,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,059.80/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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