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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.65, 1,262.47 and 636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.65, 1,262.47 and 636.62 is: 954.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.65 : 1,262.47 = 636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.65/1,262.47 = 636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.65x = 1,262.47 × 636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.65x = 803,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,713.65/841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.93

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