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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.53, 1,161.81 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.53, 1,161.81 and 630 is: 869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.53 : 1,161.81 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.53/1,161.81 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.53x = 1,161.81 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.53x = 731,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,940.30/841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.77

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