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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.55, 1,265.54 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.55, 1,265.54 and 295.74 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.55 : 1,265.54 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.55/1,265.54 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.55x = 1,265.54 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.55x = 374,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,269.32/843.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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