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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.90, 1,265.80 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.90, 1,265.80 and 296.04 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.90 : 1,265.80 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.90/1,265.80 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.90x = 1,265.80 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.90x = 374,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,721.10/843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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