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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,261.98 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,261.98 and 533.39 is: 799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,261.98 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,261.98 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,261.98 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 673,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,121.20/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.82

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