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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.51, 1,260.59 and 658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.51, 1,260.59 and 658.04 is: 985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.51 : 1,260.59 = 658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.51/1,260.59 = 658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.51x = 1,260.59 × 658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.51x = 829,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,515.35/841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.75

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