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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,263.87 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,263.87 and 294.74 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,263.87 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,263.87 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,263.87 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 372,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,513.04/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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