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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.24, 1,159.50 and 674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.24, 1,159.50 and 674.92 is: 930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.24 : 1,159.50 = 674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.24/1,159.50 = 674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.24x = 1,159.50 × 674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.24x = 782,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,569.74/841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.26

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