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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.52, 1,261.56 and 599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.52, 1,261.56 and 599.60 is: 898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.52 : 1,261.56 = 599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.52/1,261.56 = 599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.52x = 1,261.56 × 599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.52x = 756,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,431.38/841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.89

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