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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.93, 1,265.58 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.93, 1,265.58 and 296.01 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.93 : 1,265.58 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.93/1,265.58 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.93x = 1,265.58 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.93x = 374,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,624.34/843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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