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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,261.98 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,261.98 and 408.24 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,261.98 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,261.98 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,261.98 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 515,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,190.72/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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