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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.05, 1,260.23 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.05, 1,260.23 and 429.57 is: 643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.05 : 1,260.23 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.05/1,260.23 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.05x = 1,260.23 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.05x = 541,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,354.85/841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.67

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