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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.77, 1,260.51 and 704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.77, 1,260.51 and 704.46 is: 1,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.77 : 1,260.51 = 704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.77/1,260.51 = 704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.77x = 1,260.51 × 704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.77x = 887,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,978.87/841.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.89

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