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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.18, 1,260.90 and 609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.18, 1,260.90 and 609.49 is: 913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.18 : 1,260.90 = 609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.18/1,260.90 = 609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.18x = 1,260.90 × 609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.18x = 768,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,505.94/841.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.60

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