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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,261.17 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,261.17 and 516.38 is: 773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,261.17 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,261.17 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,261.17 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 651,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,236.66/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.82

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