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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.48, 1,265.70 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.48, 1,265.70 and 296.07 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.48 : 1,265.70 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.48/1,265.70 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.48x = 1,265.70 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.48x = 374,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,735.80/843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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