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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.94, 1,265.49 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.94, 1,265.49 and 296.04 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.94 : 1,265.49 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.94/1,265.49 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.94x = 1,265.49 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.94x = 374,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,634.18/843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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