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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.01, 1,160.51 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.01, 1,160.51 and 467.97 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.01 : 1,160.51 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.01/1,160.51 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.01x = 1,160.51 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.01x = 543,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,081.52/841.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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