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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.21, 1,261.13 and 659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.21, 1,261.13 and 659.42 is: 988.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.21 : 1,261.13 = 659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.21/1,261.13 = 659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.21x = 1,261.13 × 659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.21x = 831,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,614.34/841.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.59

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