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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.77, 1,262.85 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.77, 1,262.85 and 354.84 is: 532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.77 : 1,262.85 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.77/1,262.85 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.77x = 1,262.85 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.77x = 448,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,109.69/841.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.34

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