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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.38, 1,157.18 and 675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.38, 1,157.18 and 675.33 is: 928.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.38 : 1,157.18 = 675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.38/1,157.18 = 675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.38x = 1,157.18 × 675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.38x = 781,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,478.37/841.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.81

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