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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.67, 1,261.71 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.67, 1,261.71 and 354.75 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.67 : 1,261.71 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.67/1,261.71 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.67x = 1,261.71 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.67x = 447,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,591.62/841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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