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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.26, 1,260.04 and 770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.26, 1,260.04 and 770.18 is: 1,153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.26 : 1,260.04 = 770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.26/1,260.04 = 770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.26x = 1,260.04 × 770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.26x = 970,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,457.61/841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.58

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