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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.78, 1,263.93 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.78, 1,263.93 and 294.81 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.78 : 1,263.93 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.78/1,263.93 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.78x = 1,263.93 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.78x = 372,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,619.20/842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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