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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.87, 1,262.83 and 403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.87, 1,262.83 and 403.17 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.87 : 1,262.83 = 403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.87/1,262.83 = 403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.87x = 1,262.83 × 403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.87x = 509,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,135.17/841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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