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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,262.22 and 476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,262.22 and 476.36 is: 714.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,262.22 = 476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,262.22 = 476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,262.22 × 476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 601,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,271.12/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.81

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