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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.95, 1,265.99 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.95, 1,265.99 and 295.97 is: 443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.95 : 1,265.99 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.95/1,265.99 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.95x = 1,265.99 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.95x = 374,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,693.58/843.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.98

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