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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.66, 1,265.28 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.66, 1,265.28 and 295.70 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.66 : 1,265.28 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.66/1,265.28 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.66x = 1,265.28 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.66x = 374,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,143.30/843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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