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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.35, 1,262.54 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.35, 1,262.54 and 495.36 is: 743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.35 : 1,262.54 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.35/1,262.54 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.35x = 1,262.54 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.35x = 625,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,411.81/841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.34

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