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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.04, 1,160.50 and 509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.04, 1,160.50 and 509.48 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.04 : 1,160.50 = 509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.04/1,160.50 = 509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.04x = 1,160.50 × 509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.04x = 591,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,251.54/841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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