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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.01, 1,160.60 and 491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.01, 1,160.60 and 491.63 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.01 : 1,160.60 = 491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.01/1,160.60 = 491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.01x = 1,160.60 × 491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.01x = 570,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,577.52/841.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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