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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.46, 1,161.29 and 487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.46, 1,161.29 and 487.45 is: 672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.46 : 1,161.29 = 487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.46/1,161.29 = 487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.46x = 1,161.29 × 487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.46x = 566,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,070.81/841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.72

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