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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.73, 1,260.45 and 704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.73, 1,260.45 and 704.43 is: 1,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.73 : 1,260.45 = 704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.73/1,260.45 = 704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.73x = 1,260.45 × 704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.73x = 887,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,898.79/841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.85

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