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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,261.55 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,261.55 and 474.90 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,261.55 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,261.55 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,261.55 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 599,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,110.10/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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