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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.04, 1,264.28 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.04, 1,264.28 and 295.21 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.04 : 1,264.28 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.04/1,264.28 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.04x = 1,264.28 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.04x = 373,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,226.62/843.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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