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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.62, 1,265.62 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.62, 1,265.62 and 295.82 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.62 : 1,265.62 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.62/1,265.62 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.62x = 1,265.62 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.62x = 374,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,395.71/843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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