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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.26, 1,259.75 and 703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.26, 1,259.75 and 703.96 is: 1,054.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.26 : 1,259.75 = 703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.26/1,259.75 = 703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.26x = 1,259.75 × 703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.26x = 886,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,813.61/841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.15

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