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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.64, 1,262.12 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.64, 1,262.12 and 293.67 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.64 : 1,262.12 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.64/1,262.12 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.64x = 1,262.12 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.64x = 370,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,645.31/841.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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