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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.34, 1,261.58 and 494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.34, 1,261.58 and 494.75 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.34 : 1,261.58 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.34/1,261.58 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.34x = 1,261.58 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.34x = 624,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,166.71/841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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