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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.13, 1,261.91 and 494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.13, 1,261.91 and 494.75 is: 742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.13 : 1,261.91 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.13/1,261.91 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.13x = 1,261.91 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.13x = 624,329.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,329.97/841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.25

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