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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,253.64 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,253.64 and 794.04 is: 1,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,253.64 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,253.64 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,253.64 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 995,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,440.31/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.53

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