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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,260.74 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,260.74 and 531.99 is: 797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,260.74 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,260.74 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,260.74 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 670,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,698.41/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.48

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