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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,241.89 and 841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,241.89 and 841.41 is: 1,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,241.89 = 841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,241.89 = 841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,241.89 × 841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 1,044,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,936.56/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.94

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