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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.76, 1,260.96 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.76, 1,260.96 and 407.60 is: 610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.76 : 1,260.96 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.76/1,260.96 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.76x = 1,260.96 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.76x = 513,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,967.30/841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.59

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