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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.98, 1,265.04 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.98, 1,265.04 and 295.17 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.98 : 1,265.04 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.98/1,265.04 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.98x = 1,265.04 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.98x = 373,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,394.06/842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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