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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,262.79 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,262.79 and 379.55 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,262.79 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,262.79 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,262.79 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 479,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,285.63/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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