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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,261.61 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,261.61 and 599.54 is: 899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,261.61 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,261.61 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,261.61 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 756,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,385.66/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.37

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