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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.80, 1,262.80 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.80, 1,262.80 and 495.66 is: 743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.80 : 1,262.80 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.80/1,262.80 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.80x = 1,262.80 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.80x = 625,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,919.45/841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.55

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