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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.54, 1,264.95 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.54, 1,264.95 and 295.41 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.54 : 1,264.95 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.54/1,264.95 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.54x = 1,264.95 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.54x = 373,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,678.88/843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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