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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.03, 1,261.34 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.03, 1,261.34 and 321.09 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.03 : 1,261.34 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.03/1,261.34 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.03x = 1,261.34 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.03x = 405,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,003.66/841.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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