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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.76, 1,263.46 and 517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.76, 1,263.46 and 517.76 is: 777.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.76 : 1,263.46 = 517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.76/1,263.46 = 517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.76x = 1,263.46 × 517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.76x = 654,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,169.05/841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.14

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