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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.02, 1,264.68 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.02, 1,264.68 and 295.16 is: 442.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.02 : 1,264.68 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.02/1,264.68 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.02x = 1,264.68 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.02x = 373,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,282.95/843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.79

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