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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,263.17 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,263.17 and 294.44 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,263.17 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,263.17 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,263.17 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 371,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,922.20/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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