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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,262 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,262 and 533.20 is: 799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,262 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,262 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,262 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 672,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,898.40/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.98

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