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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.47, 1,160.96 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.47, 1,160.96 and 561.76 is: 775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.47 : 1,160.96 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.47/1,160.96 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.47x = 1,160.96 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.47x = 652,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,175.18/841.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.05

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