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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,260.33 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,260.33 and 424.14 is: 635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,260.33 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,260.33 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,260.33 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 534,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,550.05/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.49

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