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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.43, 1,259.91 and 610.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.43, 1,259.91 and 610.85 is: 914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.43 : 1,259.91 = 610.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.43/1,259.91 = 610.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.43x = 1,259.91 × 610.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.43x = 769,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,609.72/841.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.65

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