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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,260.70 and 476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,260.70 and 476.32 is: 713.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,260.70 = 476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,260.70 = 476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,260.70 × 476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 600,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,496.62/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.89

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