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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.25, 1,160.89 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.25, 1,160.89 and 468.22 is: 646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.25 : 1,160.89 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.25/1,160.89 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.25x = 1,160.89 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.25x = 543,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,551.92/841.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.12

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