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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.10, 1,260.30 and 552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.10, 1,260.30 and 552.20 is: 827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.10 : 1,260.30 = 552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.10/1,260.30 = 552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.10x = 1,260.30 × 552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.10x = 695,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,937.66/841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.41

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