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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.37, 1,262.21 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.37, 1,262.21 and 286.13 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.37 : 1,262.21 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.37/1,262.21 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.37x = 1,262.21 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.37x = 361,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,157.87/841.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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