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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.50, 1,263.42 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.50, 1,263.42 and 599.40 is: 899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.50 : 1,263.42 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.50/1,263.42 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.50x = 1,263.42 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.50x = 757,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,293.95/841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.93

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