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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.51, 1,264.86 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.51, 1,264.86 and 295.50 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.51 : 1,264.86 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.51/1,264.86 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.51x = 1,264.86 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.51x = 373,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,766.13/843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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