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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.31, 1,260.34 and 408.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.31, 1,260.34 and 408.77 is: 612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.31 : 1,260.34 = 408.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.31/1,260.34 = 408.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.31x = 1,260.34 × 408.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.31x = 515,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,180.84/841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.36

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