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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.13, 1,262.94 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.13, 1,262.94 and 294.21 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.13 : 1,262.94 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.13/1,262.94 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.13x = 1,262.94 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.13x = 371,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,569.58/842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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