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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.91, 1,262.84 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.91, 1,262.84 and 354.60 is: 531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.91 : 1,262.84 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.91/1,262.84 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.91x = 1,262.84 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.91x = 447,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,801.29/841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.89

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