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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,161.39 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,161.39 and 492.27 is: 679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,161.39 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,161.39 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,161.39 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 571,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,717.46/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.33

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