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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.18, 1,160.88 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.18, 1,160.88 and 487.16 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.18 : 1,160.88 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.18/1,160.88 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.18x = 1,160.88 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.18x = 565,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,534.30/841.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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