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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.69, 1,262.62 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.69, 1,262.62 and 293.90 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.69 : 1,262.62 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.69/1,262.62 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.69x = 1,262.62 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.69x = 371,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,078.07/841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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