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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.39, 1,260.77 and 597.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.39, 1,260.77 and 597.38 is: 895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.39 : 1,260.77 = 597.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.39/1,260.77 = 597.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.39x = 1,260.77 × 597.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.39x = 753,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,149.49/841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.13

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