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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,160.70 and 491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,160.70 and 491.70 is: 678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,160.70 = 491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,160.70 = 491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,160.70 × 491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 570,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,716.19/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.60

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