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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.83, 1,262.77 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.83, 1,262.77 and 286.53 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.83 : 1,262.77 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.83/1,262.77 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.83x = 1,262.77 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.83x = 361,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,821.49/841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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