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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.04, 1,160.82 and 491.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.04, 1,160.82 and 491.78 is: 678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.04 : 1,160.82 = 491.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.04/1,160.82 = 491.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.04x = 1,160.82 × 491.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.04x = 570,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,868.06/841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.76

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