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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.15, 1,262.45 and 608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.15, 1,262.45 and 608.93 is: 913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.15 : 1,262.45 = 608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.15/1,262.45 = 608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.15x = 1,262.45 × 608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.15x = 768,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,743.62/841.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.92

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