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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.21, 1,262.22 and 563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.21, 1,262.22 and 563.74 is: 845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.21 : 1,262.22 = 563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.21/1,262.22 = 563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.21x = 1,262.22 × 563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.21x = 711,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,557.59/841.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.88

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