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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.52, 1,161.40 and 509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.52, 1,161.40 and 509.96 is: 703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.52 : 1,161.40 = 509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.52/1,161.40 = 509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.52x = 1,161.40 × 509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.52x = 592,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,267.54/841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.81

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