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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,265.71 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,265.71 and 295.93 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,265.71 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,265.71 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,265.71 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 374,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,561.56/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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