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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.07, 1,158.17 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.07, 1,158.17 and 604.60 is: 832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.07 : 1,158.17 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.07/1,158.17 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.07x = 1,158.17 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.07x = 700,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,226.03/841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.55

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