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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.15, 1,261.86 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.15, 1,261.86 and 379.09 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.15 : 1,261.86 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.15/1,261.86 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.15x = 1,261.86 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.15x = 478,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,358.51/841.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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