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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.03, 1,260.63 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.03, 1,260.63 and 566.44 is: 849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.03 : 1,260.63 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.03/1,260.63 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.03x = 1,260.63 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.03x = 714,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,068.11/841.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.04

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