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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.12, 1,260.05 and 408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.12, 1,260.05 and 408.58 is: 612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.12 : 1,260.05 = 408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.12/1,260.05 = 408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.12x = 1,260.05 × 408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.12x = 514,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,824.93/841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.07

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