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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.54, 1,261.02 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.54, 1,261.02 and 495.04 is: 741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.54 : 1,261.02 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.54/1,261.02 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.54x = 1,261.02 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.54x = 624,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,250.08/841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.80

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