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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.19, 1,161.14 and 509.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.19, 1,161.14 and 509.49 is: 703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.19 : 1,161.14 = 509.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.19/1,161.14 = 509.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.19x = 1,161.14 × 509.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.19x = 591,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,586.67/841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.28

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