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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,260.80 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,260.80 and 402.21 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,260.80 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,260.80 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,260.80 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 507,106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,106.37/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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