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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,261.64 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,261.64 and 408.60 is: 612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.68 : 1,261.64 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.68/1,261.64 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.68x = 1,261.64 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.68x = 515,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,506.10/841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.47

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