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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.31, 1,262.62 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.31, 1,262.62 and 583.12 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.31 : 1,262.62 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.31/1,262.62 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.31x = 1,262.62 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.31x = 736,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,249.75/841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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