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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.29, 1,263.74 and 294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.29, 1,263.74 and 294.55 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.29 : 1,263.74 = 294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.29/1,263.74 = 294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.29x = 1,263.74 × 294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.29x = 372,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,237.04/842.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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