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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,258.88 and 789.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,258.88 and 789.75 is: 1,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,258.88 = 789.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,258.88 = 789.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,258.88 × 789.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 994,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,196.53/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.33

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