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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.49, 1,160.99 and 487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.49, 1,160.99 and 487.29 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.49 : 1,160.99 = 487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.49/1,160.99 = 487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.49x = 1,160.99 × 487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.49x = 565,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,736.38/841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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