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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.03, 1,261.58 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.03, 1,261.58 and 285.80 is: 428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.03 : 1,261.58 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.03/1,261.58 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.03x = 1,261.58 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.03x = 360,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,551.83/841.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.70

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