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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.29, 1,263.75 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.29, 1,263.75 and 294.52 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.29 : 1,263.75 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.29/1,263.75 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.29x = 1,263.75 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.29x = 372,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,199.65/842.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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