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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.83, 1,262.03 and 402.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.83, 1,262.03 and 402.83 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.83 : 1,262.03 = 402.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.83/1,262.03 = 402.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.83x = 1,262.03 × 402.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.83x = 508,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,383.54/841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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