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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.69, 1,260.51 and 657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.69, 1,260.51 and 657.55 is: 984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.69 : 1,260.51 = 657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.69/1,260.51 = 657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.69x = 1,260.51 × 657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.69x = 828,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,848.35/841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.74

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