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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.06, 1,160.49 and 491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.06, 1,160.49 and 491.68 is: 678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.06 : 1,160.49 = 491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.06/1,160.49 = 491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.06x = 1,160.49 × 491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.06x = 570,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,589.72/841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.42

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