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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.37, 1,265.06 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.37, 1,265.06 and 295.71 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.37 : 1,265.06 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.37/1,265.06 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.37x = 1,265.06 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.37x = 374,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,089.41/843.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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