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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.50, 1,160.94 and 620.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.50, 1,160.94 and 620.97 is: 856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.50 : 1,160.94 = 620.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.50/1,160.94 = 620.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.50x = 1,160.94 × 620.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.50x = 720,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,908.91/841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.70

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