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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,161.09 and 509.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,161.09 and 509.79 is: 703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,161.09 = 509.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,161.09 = 509.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,161.09 × 509.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 591,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,912.07/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.45

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