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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.72, 1,262.62 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.72, 1,262.62 and 476.80 is: 715.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.72 : 1,262.62 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.72/1,262.62 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.72x = 1,262.62 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.72x = 602,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,017.22/841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.22

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