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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.87, 1,261.23 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.87, 1,261.23 and 430.57 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.87 : 1,261.23 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.87/1,261.23 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.87x = 1,261.23 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.87x = 543,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,047.80/841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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