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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.83, 1,263.05 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.83, 1,263.05 and 294.17 is: 441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.83 : 1,263.05 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.83/1,263.05 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.83x = 1,263.05 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.83x = 371,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,543.63/841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.35

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