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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.40, 1,262.78 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.40, 1,262.78 and 430.80 is: 646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.40 : 1,262.78 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.40/1,262.78 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.40x = 1,262.78 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.40x = 544,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,005.62/841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.55

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