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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.31, 1,264.97 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.31, 1,264.97 and 295.88 is: 443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.31 : 1,264.97 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.31/1,264.97 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.31x = 1,264.97 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.31x = 374,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,277.84/843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.82

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