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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.55, 1,263.54 and 734.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.55, 1,263.54 and 734.63 is: 1,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.55 : 1,263.54 = 734.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.55/1,263.54 = 734.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.55x = 1,263.54 × 734.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.55x = 928,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,234.39/841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.01

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