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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.90, 1,263.42 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.90, 1,263.42 and 294.09 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.90 : 1,263.42 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.90/1,263.42 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.90x = 1,263.42 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.90x = 371,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,559.19/841.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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