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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.98, 1,263.51 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.98, 1,263.51 and 476.94 is: 715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.98 : 1,263.51 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.98/1,263.51 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.98x = 1,263.51 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.98x = 602,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,618.46/841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.72

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