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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.01, 1,262.76 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.01, 1,262.76 and 294.09 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.01 : 1,262.76 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.01/1,262.76 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.01x = 1,262.76 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.01x = 371,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,365.09/842.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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