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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.32, 1,160.98 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.32, 1,160.98 and 509.67 is: 703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.32 : 1,160.98 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.32/1,160.98 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.32x = 1,160.98 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.32x = 591,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,715.40/841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.32

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