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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.23, 1,259.75 and 532.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.23, 1,259.75 and 532.15 is: 796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.23 : 1,259.75 = 532.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.23/1,259.75 = 532.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.23x = 1,259.75 × 532.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.23x = 670,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,375.96/841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.90

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