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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,263.89 and 294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,263.89 and 294.77 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,263.89 = 294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,263.89 = 294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,263.89 × 294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 372,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,556.86/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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