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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.94, 1,262.84 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.94, 1,262.84 and 294.08 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.94 : 1,262.84 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.94/1,262.84 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.94x = 1,262.84 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.94x = 371,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,376.96/841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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