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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,160.61 and 620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,160.61 and 620.15 is: 855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,160.61 = 620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,160.61 = 620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,160.61 × 620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 719,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,752.29/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.75

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