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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.50, 1,261.26 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.50, 1,261.26 and 515.88 is: 773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.50 : 1,261.26 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.50/1,261.26 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.50x = 1,261.26 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.50x = 650,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,658.81/841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.21

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