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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.55, 1,264.19 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.55, 1,264.19 and 295.12 is: 442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.55 : 1,264.19 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.55/1,264.19 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.55x = 1,264.19 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.55x = 373,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,087.75/842.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.81

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