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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.60, 1,262.56 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.60, 1,262.56 and 430.40 is: 645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.60 : 1,262.56 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.60/1,262.56 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.60x = 1,262.56 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.60x = 543,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,405.82/841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.68

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