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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,263.18 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,263.18 and 294.12 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,263.18 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,263.18 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,263.18 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 371,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,526.50/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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