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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.50, 1,260.60 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.50, 1,260.60 and 429.42 is: 643.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.50 : 1,260.60 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.50/1,260.60 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.50x = 1,260.60 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.50x = 541,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,326.85/841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.29

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