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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.34, 1,261.13 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.34, 1,261.13 and 567.50 is: 850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.34 : 1,261.13 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.34/1,261.13 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.34x = 1,261.13 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.34x = 715,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,682.13/841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.64

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