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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,263.72 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,263.72 and 564.30 is: 847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,263.72 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,263.72 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,263.72 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 713,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,117.20/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.07

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