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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.30, 1,261.68 and 733.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.30, 1,261.68 and 733.30 is: 1,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.30 : 1,261.68 = 733.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.30/1,261.68 = 733.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.30x = 1,261.68 × 733.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.30x = 925,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,189.94/841.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.71

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