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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.70, 1,266.13 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.70, 1,266.13 and 295.89 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.70 : 1,266.13 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.70/1,266.13 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.70x = 1,266.13 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.70x = 374,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,635.21/843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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