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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,260.30 and 593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,260.30 and 593.84 is: 889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,260.30 = 593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,260.30 = 593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,260.30 × 593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 748,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,416.55/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.74

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