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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.16, 1,263.24 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.16, 1,263.24 and 294.21 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.16 : 1,263.24 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.16/1,263.24 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.16x = 1,263.24 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.16x = 371,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,657.84/842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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