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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,262.48 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,262.48 and 294.47 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,262.48 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,262.48 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,262.48 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 371,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,762.49/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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