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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.91, 1,262.95 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.91, 1,262.95 and 293.94 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.91 : 1,262.95 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.91/1,262.95 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.91x = 1,262.95 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.91x = 371,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,230.79/841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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