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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841, 1,261.66 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841, 1,261.66 and 378.76 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841 : 1,261.66 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841/1,261.66 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841x = 1,261.66 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841x = 477,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,866.34/841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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