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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.25, 1,262.51 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.25, 1,262.51 and 606.87 is: 910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.25 : 1,262.51 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.25/1,262.51 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.25x = 1,262.51 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.25x = 766,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,170.10/841.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.75

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