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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,264.86 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,264.86 and 295.41 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,264.86 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,264.86 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,264.86 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 373,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,652.29/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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