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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.18, 1,160.72 and 492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.18, 1,160.72 and 492.06 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.18 : 1,160.72 = 492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.18/1,160.72 = 492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.18x = 1,160.72 × 492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.18x = 571,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,143.88/841.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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