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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.12, 1,160.50 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.12, 1,160.50 and 491.80 is: 678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.12 : 1,160.50 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.12/1,160.50 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.12x = 1,160.50 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.12x = 570,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,733.90/841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.54

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