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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.41, 1,159.38 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.41, 1,159.38 and 620.28 is: 854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.41 : 1,159.38 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.41/1,159.38 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.41x = 1,159.38 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.41x = 719,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,140.23/841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.68

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