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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,260.09 and 429.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,260.09 and 429.99 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,260.09 = 429.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,260.09 = 429.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,260.09 × 429.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 541,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,826.10/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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