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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,160.68 and 509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,160.68 and 509.46 is: 703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,160.68 = 509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,160.68 = 509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,160.68 × 509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 591,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,320.03/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.10

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