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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,262.43 and 354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,262.43 and 354.69 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,262.43 = 354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,262.43 = 354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,262.43 × 354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 447,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,771.30/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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