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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.07, 1,160.69 and 462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.07, 1,160.69 and 462.98 is: 638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.07 : 1,160.69 = 462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.07/1,160.69 = 462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.07x = 1,160.69 × 462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.07x = 537,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,376.83/841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.92

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