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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.62, 1,263.94 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.62, 1,263.94 and 294.80 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.62 : 1,263.94 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.62/1,263.94 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.62x = 1,263.94 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.62x = 372,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,609.51/842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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