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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.98, 1,261.82 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.98, 1,261.82 and 477.12 is: 715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.98 : 1,261.82 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.98/1,261.82 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.98x = 1,261.82 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.98x = 602,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,039.56/841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.03

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