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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.81, 1,264.38 and 294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.81, 1,264.38 and 294.86 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.81 : 1,264.38 = 294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.81/1,264.38 = 294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.81x = 1,264.38 × 294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.81x = 372,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,815.09/842.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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