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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.50, 1,265.43 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.50, 1,265.43 and 295.70 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.50 : 1,265.43 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.50/1,265.43 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.50x = 1,265.43 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.50x = 374,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,181.32/843.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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