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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.11, 1,160.73 and 509.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.11, 1,160.73 and 509.43 is: 703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.11 : 1,160.73 = 509.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.11/1,160.73 = 509.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.11x = 1,160.73 × 509.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.11x = 591,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,310.68/841.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.01

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