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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.85, 1,262.34 and 495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.85, 1,262.34 and 495.29 is: 742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.85 : 1,262.34 = 495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.85/1,262.34 = 495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.85x = 1,262.34 × 495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.85x = 625,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,224.38/841.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.68

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