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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.65, 1,263.14 and 595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.65, 1,263.14 and 595.34 is: 893.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.65 : 1,263.14 = 595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.65/1,263.14 = 595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.65x = 1,263.14 × 595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.65x = 751,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,988.48/841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.47

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