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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,161.36 and 620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,161.36 and 620.40 is: 856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,161.36 = 620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,161.36 = 620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,161.36 × 620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 720,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,507.74/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.65

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