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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.66, 1,261.26 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.66, 1,261.26 and 611.02 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.66 : 1,261.26 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.66/1,261.26 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.66x = 1,261.26 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.66x = 770,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,655.09/841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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