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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,261.74 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,261.74 and 321.04 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,261.74 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,261.74 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,261.74 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 405,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,069.01/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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