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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.13, 1,160.78 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.13, 1,160.78 and 468.14 is: 646.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.13 : 1,160.78 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.13/1,160.78 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.13x = 1,160.78 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.13x = 543,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,410.20/841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.04

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