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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.51, 1,265.52 and 295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.51, 1,265.52 and 295.73 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.51 : 1,265.52 = 295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.51/1,265.52 = 295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.51x = 1,265.52 × 295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.51x = 374,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,252.23/843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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