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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.57, 1,264.43 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.57, 1,264.43 and 294.76 is: 442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.57 : 1,264.43 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.57/1,264.43 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.57x = 1,264.43 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.57x = 372,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,698.75/842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.33

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