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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.10, 1,264.24 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.10, 1,264.24 and 295.27 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.10 : 1,264.24 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.10/1,264.24 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.10x = 1,264.24 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.10x = 373,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,292.14/843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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