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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.76, 1,263.22 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.76, 1,263.22 and 293.94 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.76 : 1,263.22 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.76/1,263.22 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.76x = 1,263.22 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.76x = 371,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,315.26/841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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