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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.36, 1,160.86 and 509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.36, 1,160.86 and 509.94 is: 703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.36 : 1,160.86 = 509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.36/1,160.86 = 509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.36x = 1,160.86 × 509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.36x = 591,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,968.95/841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.59

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