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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.55, 1,261.44 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.55, 1,261.44 and 494.60 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.55 : 1,261.44 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.55/1,261.44 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.55x = 1,261.44 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.55x = 623,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,901.92/841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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