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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.73, 1,266.08 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.73, 1,266.08 and 296.32 is: 444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.73 : 1,266.08 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.73/1,266.08 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.73x = 1,266.08 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.73x = 375,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,164.83/843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.65

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