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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,261.74 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,261.74 and 379.16 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,261.74 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,261.74 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,261.74 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 478,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,401.34/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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