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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,160.56 and 509.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,160.56 and 509.87 is: 703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,160.56 = 509.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,160.56 = 509.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,160.56 × 509.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 591,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,738.27/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.48

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