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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.56, 1,262.51 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.56, 1,262.51 and 354.61 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.56 : 1,262.51 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.56/1,262.51 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.56x = 1,262.51 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.56x = 447,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,696.40/841.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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