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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.83, 1,260.18 and 733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.83, 1,260.18 and 733.83 is: 1,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.83 : 1,260.18 = 733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.83/1,260.18 = 733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.83x = 1,260.18 × 733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.83x = 924,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,757.89/841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.51

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