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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.35, 1,262.04 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.35, 1,262.04 and 402.12 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.35 : 1,262.04 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.35/1,262.04 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.35x = 1,262.04 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.35x = 507,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,491.52/841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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