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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.62, 1,263.06 and 607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.62, 1,263.06 and 607.24 is: 911.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.62 : 1,263.06 = 607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.62/1,263.06 = 607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.62x = 1,263.06 × 607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.62x = 766,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,980.55/841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.31

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