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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.63, 1,266.02 and 295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.63, 1,266.02 and 295.81 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.63 : 1,266.02 = 295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.63/1,266.02 = 295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.63x = 1,266.02 × 295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.63x = 374,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,497.84/843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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