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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.28, 1,161.12 and 656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.28, 1,161.12 and 656.96 is: 906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.28 : 1,161.12 = 656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.28/1,161.12 = 656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.28x = 1,161.12 × 656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.28x = 762,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,809.40/841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.72

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