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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.26, 1,262.16 and 533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.26, 1,262.16 and 533.37 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.26 : 1,262.16 = 533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.26/1,262.16 = 533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.26x = 1,262.16 × 533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.26x = 673,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,198.28/841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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