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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.87, 1,263.20 and 379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.87, 1,263.20 and 379.40 is: 569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.87 : 1,263.20 = 379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.87/1,263.20 = 379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.87x = 1,263.20 × 379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.87x = 479,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,258.08/841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.28

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