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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,260.60 and 742.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,260.60 and 742.66 is: 1,113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,260.60 = 742.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,260.60 = 742.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,260.60 × 742.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 936,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,202.20/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.10

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