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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.61, 1,161.27 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.61, 1,161.27 and 487.44 is: 672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.61 : 1,161.27 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.61/1,161.27 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.61x = 1,161.27 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.61x = 566,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,049.45/841.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.58

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