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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,160.87 and 605.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,160.87 and 605.03 is: 835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,160.87 = 605.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,160.87 = 605.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,160.87 × 605.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 702,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,352.35/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.00

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