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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.62, 1,261.96 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.62, 1,261.96 and 293.65 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.62 : 1,261.96 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.62/1,261.96 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.62x = 1,261.96 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.62x = 370,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,574.55/841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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