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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.90, 1,265.99 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.90, 1,265.99 and 295.94 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.90 : 1,265.99 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.90/1,265.99 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.90x = 1,265.99 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.90x = 374,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,657.08/843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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