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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.09, 1,160.72 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.09, 1,160.72 and 468.08 is: 645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.09 : 1,160.72 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.09/1,160.72 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.09x = 1,160.72 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.09x = 543,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,310.38/841.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.96

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