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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.23, 1,260.90 and 475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.23, 1,260.90 and 475.23 is: 712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.23 : 1,260.90 = 475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.23/1,260.90 = 475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.23x = 1,260.90 × 475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.23x = 599,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,217.51/841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.31

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