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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.40, 1,261.30 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.40, 1,261.30 and 656.20 is: 983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.40 : 1,261.30 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.40/1,261.30 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.40x = 1,261.30 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.40x = 827,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,665.06/841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.68

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