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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.51, 1,161.03 and 492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.51, 1,161.03 and 492.13 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.51 : 1,161.03 = 492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.51/1,161.03 = 492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.51x = 1,161.03 × 492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.51x = 571,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,377.69/841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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