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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.04, 1,260.28 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.04, 1,260.28 and 567.04 is: 849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.04 : 1,260.28 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.04/1,260.28 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.04x = 1,260.28 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.04x = 714,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,629.17/841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.70

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