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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.78, 1,263.29 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.78, 1,263.29 and 294.66 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.78 : 1,263.29 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.78/1,263.29 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.78x = 1,263.29 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.78x = 372,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,239.56/842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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