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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,263.27 and 294.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,263.27 and 294.43 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,263.27 = 294.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,263.27 = 294.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,263.27 × 294.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 371,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,944.59/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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