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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.45, 1,262.13 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.45, 1,262.13 and 256.44 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.45 : 1,262.13 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.45/1,262.13 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.45x = 1,262.13 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.45x = 323,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,653.02/841.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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