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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.58, 1,265.63 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.58, 1,265.63 and 295.77 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.58 : 1,265.63 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.58/1,265.63 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.58x = 1,265.63 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.58x = 374,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,335.39/843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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