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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.61, 1,264.11 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.61, 1,264.11 and 294.81 is: 442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.61 : 1,264.11 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.61/1,264.11 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.61x = 1,264.11 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.61x = 372,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,672.27/842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.28

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