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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.95, 1,262.61 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.95, 1,262.61 and 408.78 is: 613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.95 : 1,262.61 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.95/1,262.61 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.95x = 1,262.61 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.95x = 516,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,129.72/841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.02

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