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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.69, 1,262.52 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.69, 1,262.52 and 293.83 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.69 : 1,262.52 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.69/1,262.52 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.69x = 1,262.52 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.69x = 370,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,966.25/841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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