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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.91, 1,263.19 and 294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.91, 1,263.19 and 294.15 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.91 : 1,263.19 = 294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.91/1,263.19 = 294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.91x = 1,263.19 × 294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.91x = 371,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,566.60/841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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