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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,263.81 and 794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,263.81 and 794.54 is: 1,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,263.81 = 794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,263.81 = 794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,263.81 × 794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 1,004,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,141.28/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.76

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