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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.69, 1,263.32 and 431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.69, 1,263.32 and 431.11 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.69 : 1,263.32 = 431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.69/1,263.32 = 431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.69x = 1,263.32 × 431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.69x = 544,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,629.89/841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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