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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.48, 1,262.39 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.48, 1,262.39 and 354.53 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.48 : 1,262.39 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.48/1,262.39 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.48x = 1,262.39 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.48x = 447,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,560.76/841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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