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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,159.46 and 663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,159.46 and 663.83 is: 915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,159.46 = 663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,159.46 = 663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,159.46 × 663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 769,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,688.89/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.02

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