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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.98, 1,263.10 and 774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.98, 1,263.10 and 774.20 is: 1,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.98 : 1,263.10 = 774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.98/1,263.10 = 774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.98x = 1,263.10 × 774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.98x = 977,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,892.02/841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.42

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