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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.66, 1,161.11 and 492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.66, 1,161.11 and 492.20 is: 679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.66 : 1,161.11 = 492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.66/1,161.11 = 492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.66x = 1,161.11 × 492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.66x = 571,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,498.34/841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.01

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