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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.81, 1,263.88 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.81, 1,263.88 and 581.20 is: 872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.81 : 1,263.88 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.81/1,263.88 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.81x = 1,263.88 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.81x = 734,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,567.06/841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.60

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