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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,260.81 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,260.81 and 407.43 is: 610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,260.81 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,260.81 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,260.81 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 513,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,691.82/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.71

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