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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.85, 1,265.37 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.85, 1,265.37 and 296.02 is: 443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.85 : 1,265.37 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.85/1,265.37 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.85x = 1,265.37 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.85x = 374,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,574.83/843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.89

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