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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.66, 1,265.19 and 798.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.66, 1,265.19 and 798.46 is: 1,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.66 : 1,265.19 = 798.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.66/1,265.19 = 798.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.66x = 1,265.19 × 798.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.66x = 1,010,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,203.61/841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.25

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