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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.34, 1,261.30 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.34, 1,261.30 and 402.35 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.34 : 1,261.30 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.34/1,261.30 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.34x = 1,261.30 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.34x = 507,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,484.06/841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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