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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,262.14 and 636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,262.14 and 636.96 is: 955.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,262.14 = 636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,262.14 = 636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,262.14 × 636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 803,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,932.69/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.77

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