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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.14, 1,263.14 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.14, 1,263.14 and 294.16 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.14 : 1,263.14 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.14/1,263.14 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.14x = 1,263.14 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.14x = 371,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,565.26/842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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