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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.09, 1,263.14 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.09, 1,263.14 and 294.27 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.09 : 1,263.14 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.09/1,263.14 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.09x = 1,263.14 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.09x = 371,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,704.21/842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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