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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.33, 1,160.84 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.33, 1,160.84 and 509.75 is: 703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.33 : 1,160.84 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.33/1,160.84 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.33x = 1,160.84 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.33x = 591,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,733.66/841.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.33

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