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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,264.81 and 295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,264.81 and 295.37 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,264.81 = 295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,264.81 = 295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,264.81 × 295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 373,586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,586.93/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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