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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.52, 1,262 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.52, 1,262 and 402.72 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.52 : 1,262 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.52/1,262 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.52x = 1,262 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.52x = 508,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,232.64/841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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