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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.91, 1,262.61 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.91, 1,262.61 and 256.86 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.91 : 1,262.61 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.91/1,262.61 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.91x = 1,262.61 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.91x = 324,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,314.00/841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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