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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,160.84 and 487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,160.84 and 487.11 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,160.84 = 487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,160.84 = 487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,160.84 × 487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 565,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,454.34/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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