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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,261.96 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,261.96 and 494.80 is: 742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,261.96 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,261.96 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,261.96 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 624,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,411.50/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.31

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