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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,263.24 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,263.24 and 294.50 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,263.24 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,263.24 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,263.24 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 372,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,017.86/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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