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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.21, 1,160.89 and 482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.21, 1,160.89 and 482.36 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.21 : 1,160.89 = 482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.21/1,160.89 = 482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.21x = 1,160.89 × 482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.21x = 559,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,966.90/841.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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