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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.67, 1,262.94 and 612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.67, 1,262.94 and 612.45 is: 918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.67 : 1,262.94 = 612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.67/1,262.94 = 612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.67x = 1,262.94 × 612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.67x = 773,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,487.60/841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.99

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