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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.34, 1,160.70 and 509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.34, 1,160.70 and 509.70 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.34 : 1,160.70 = 509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.34/1,160.70 = 509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.34x = 1,160.70 × 509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.34x = 591,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,608.79/841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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