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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.73, 1,262.80 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.73, 1,262.80 and 293.92 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.73 : 1,262.80 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.73/1,262.80 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.73x = 1,262.80 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.73x = 371,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,162.18/841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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