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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.89, 1,262.99 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.89, 1,262.99 and 321.87 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.89 : 1,262.99 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.89/1,262.99 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.89x = 1,262.99 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.89x = 406,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,518.59/841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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