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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.77, 1,265.36 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.77, 1,265.36 and 295.80 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.77 : 1,265.36 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.77/1,265.36 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.77x = 1,265.36 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.77x = 374,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,292.01/843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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