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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,264.02 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,264.02 and 294.78 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,264.02 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,264.02 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,264.02 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 372,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,607.82/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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