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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.76, 1,262.36 and 256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.76, 1,262.36 and 256.54 is: 384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.76 : 1,262.36 = 256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.76/1,262.36 = 256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.76x = 1,262.36 × 256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.76x = 323,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,845.83/841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.72

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