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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.62, 1,262.57 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.62, 1,262.57 and 293.66 is: 440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.62 : 1,262.57 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.62/1,262.57 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.62x = 1,262.57 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.62x = 370,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,760.73/841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.53

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