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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.38, 1,260.57 and 718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.38, 1,260.57 and 718.38 is: 1,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.38 : 1,260.57 = 718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.38/1,260.57 = 718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.38x = 1,260.57 × 718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.38x = 905,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,568.28/841.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.29

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