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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,263.15 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,263.15 and 595.32 is: 893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,263.15 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,263.15 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,263.15 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 751,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,978.46/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.94

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