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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.72, 1,265.78 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.72, 1,265.78 and 295.90 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.72 : 1,265.78 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.72/1,265.78 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.72x = 1,265.78 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.72x = 374,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,547.33/843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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