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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.53, 1,160.55 and 608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.53, 1,160.55 and 608.25 is: 838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.53 : 1,160.55 = 608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.53/1,160.55 = 608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.53x = 1,160.55 × 608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.53x = 705,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,904.54/841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.83

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