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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.02, 1,264.64 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.02, 1,264.64 and 295.07 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.02 : 1,264.64 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.02/1,264.64 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.02x = 1,264.64 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.02x = 373,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,157.32/843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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