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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,262.87 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,262.87 and 294.11 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,262.87 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,262.87 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,262.87 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 371,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,416.38/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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