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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.50, 1,261.42 and 566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.50, 1,261.42 and 566.96 is: 849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.50 : 1,261.42 = 566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.50/1,261.42 = 566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.50x = 1,261.42 × 566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.50x = 715,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,174.68/841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.88

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