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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.39, 1,160.99 and 482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.39, 1,160.99 and 482.43 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.39 : 1,160.99 = 482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.39/1,160.99 = 482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.39x = 1,160.99 × 482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.39x = 560,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,088.19/841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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