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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.25, 1,260.79 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.25, 1,260.79 and 623.09 is: 933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.25 : 1,260.79 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.25/1,260.79 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.25x = 1,260.79 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.25x = 785,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,585.64/841.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.83

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