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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.58, 1,261.26 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.58, 1,261.26 and 430.36 is: 644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.58 : 1,261.26 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.58/1,261.26 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.58x = 1,261.26 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.58x = 542,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,795.85/841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.97

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