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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.35, 1,262.71 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.35, 1,262.71 and 294.39 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.35 : 1,262.71 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.35/1,262.71 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.35x = 1,262.71 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.35x = 371,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,729.20/842.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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