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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.88, 1,262.50 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.88, 1,262.50 and 354.68 is: 531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.88 : 1,262.50 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.88/1,262.50 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.88x = 1,262.50 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.88x = 447,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,783.50/841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.89

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