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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,261.30 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,261.30 and 611.54 is: 916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,261.30 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,261.30 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,261.30 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 771,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,335.40/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.98

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