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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,262.11 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,262.11 and 379.19 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,262.11 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,262.11 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,262.11 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 478,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,579.49/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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