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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,262.78 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,262.78 and 328.86 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,262.78 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,262.78 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,262.78 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 415,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,276.19/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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