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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.88, 1,263.97 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.88, 1,263.97 and 294.87 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.88 : 1,263.97 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.88/1,263.97 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.88x = 1,263.97 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.88x = 372,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,706.83/842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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