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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.41, 1,266.80 and 739.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.41, 1,266.80 and 739.35 is: 1,113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.41 : 1,266.80 = 739.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.41/1,266.80 = 739.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.41x = 1,266.80 × 739.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.41x = 936,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,604.88/841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.14

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