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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.33, 1,160.86 and 509.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.33, 1,160.86 and 509.78 is: 703.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.33 : 1,160.86 = 509.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.33/1,160.86 = 509.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.33x = 1,160.86 × 509.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.33x = 591,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,783.21/841.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.39

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