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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.57, 1,261.71 and 516.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.57, 1,261.71 and 516.55 is: 774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.57 : 1,261.71 = 516.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.57/1,261.71 = 516.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.57x = 1,261.71 × 516.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.57x = 651,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,736.30/841.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.43

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