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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.97, 1,262.34 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.97, 1,262.34 and 354.75 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.97 : 1,262.34 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.97/1,262.34 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.97x = 1,262.34 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.97x = 447,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,815.12/841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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