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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.11, 1,264.21 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.11, 1,264.21 and 295.25 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.11 : 1,264.21 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.11/1,264.21 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.11x = 1,264.21 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.11x = 373,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,250.94/843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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