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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,261.78 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,261.78 and 431.16 is: 646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,261.78 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,261.78 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,261.78 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 544,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,029.06/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.18

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