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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.19, 1,161.07 and 491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.19, 1,161.07 and 491.81 is: 678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.19 : 1,161.07 = 491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.19/1,161.07 = 491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.19x = 1,161.07 × 491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.19x = 571,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,018.80/841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.83

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