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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.27, 1,264.92 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.27, 1,264.92 and 295.45 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.27 : 1,264.92 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.27/1,264.92 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.27x = 1,264.92 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.27x = 373,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,723.46/843.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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