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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,262.32 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,262.32 and 456.72 is: 685.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,262.32 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,262.32 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,262.32 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 576,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,526.79/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.36

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