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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.91, 1,262.88 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.91, 1,262.88 and 294.12 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.91 : 1,262.88 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.91/1,262.88 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.91x = 1,262.88 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.91x = 371,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,438.27/841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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