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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,261.86 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,261.86 and 408 is: 612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,261.86 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,261.86 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,261.86 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 514,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,838.88/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.05

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