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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.74, 1,263.69 and 796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.74, 1,263.69 and 796.38 is: 1,195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.74 : 1,263.69 = 796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.74/1,263.69 = 796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.74x = 1,263.69 × 796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.74x = 1,006,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,377.44/841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.59

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