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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.96, 1,262.62 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.96, 1,262.62 and 477 is: 715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.96 : 1,262.62 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.96/1,262.62 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.96x = 1,262.62 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.96x = 602,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,269.74/841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.32

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