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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,264.68 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,264.68 and 295.20 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,264.68 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,264.68 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,264.68 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 373,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,333.54/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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