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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,261.69 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,261.69 and 372.90 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,261.69 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,261.69 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,261.69 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 470,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,484.20/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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