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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.63, 1,262.99 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.63, 1,262.99 and 294.50 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.63 : 1,262.99 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.63/1,262.99 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.63x = 1,262.99 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.63x = 371,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,942.77/842.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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