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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.56, 1,262.34 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.56, 1,262.34 and 256.56 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.56 : 1,262.34 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.56/1,262.34 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.56x = 1,262.34 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.56x = 323,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,866.59/841.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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