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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.31, 1,261.02 and 635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.31, 1,261.02 and 635.21 is: 952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.31 : 1,261.02 = 635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.31/1,261.02 = 635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.31x = 1,261.02 × 635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.31x = 801,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,006.21/841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.10

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