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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.80, 1,263.92 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.80, 1,263.92 and 477.32 is: 716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.80 : 1,263.92 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.80/1,263.92 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.80x = 1,263.92 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.80x = 603,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,294.29/841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.67

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