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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.90, 1,261.65 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.90, 1,261.65 and 620.80 is: 930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.90 : 1,261.65 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.90/1,261.65 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.90x = 1,261.65 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.90x = 783,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,232.32/841.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.32

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