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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.22, 1,160.45 and 491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.22, 1,160.45 and 491.71 is: 678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.22 : 1,160.45 = 491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.22/1,160.45 = 491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.22x = 1,160.45 × 491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.22x = 570,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,599.07/841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.30

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