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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,260.36 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,260.36 and 494.16 is: 740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,260.36 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,260.36 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,260.36 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 622,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,819.50/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.39

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