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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.48, 1,161.28 and 509.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.48, 1,161.28 and 509.99 is: 703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.48 : 1,161.28 = 509.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.48/1,161.28 = 509.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.48x = 1,161.28 × 509.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.48x = 592,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,241.19/841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.81

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