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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.22, 1,260.06 and 784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.22, 1,260.06 and 784.26 is: 1,174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.22 : 1,260.06 = 784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.22/1,260.06 = 784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.22x = 1,260.06 × 784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.22x = 988,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,214.66/841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.74

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