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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,261.01 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,261.01 and 429.71 is: 643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,261.01 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,261.01 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,261.01 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 541,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,869.61/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.98

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