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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.50, 1,160.06 and 742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.50, 1,160.06 and 742.68 is: 1,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.50 : 1,160.06 = 742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.50/1,160.06 = 742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.50x = 1,160.06 × 742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.50x = 861,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,549.65/841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.83

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