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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.79, 1,261.74 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.79, 1,261.74 and 549.86 is: 824.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.79 : 1,261.74 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.79/1,261.74 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.79x = 1,261.74 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.79x = 693,776.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,776.11/841.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.17

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