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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.26, 1,260.90 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.26, 1,260.90 and 476.40 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.26 : 1,260.90 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.26/1,260.90 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.26x = 1,260.90 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.26x = 600,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,692.76/841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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