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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.87, 1,264.34 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.87, 1,264.34 and 295.04 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.87 : 1,264.34 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.87/1,264.34 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.87x = 1,264.34 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.87x = 373,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,034.77/842.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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