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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841, 1,160.59 and 491.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841, 1,160.59 and 491.62 is: 678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841 : 1,160.59 = 491.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841/1,160.59 = 491.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841x = 1,160.59 × 491.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841x = 570,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,566.80/841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.44

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