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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,161.72 and 608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,161.72 and 608.76 is: 840.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.68 : 1,161.72 = 608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.68/1,161.72 = 608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.68x = 1,161.72 × 608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.68x = 707,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,208.67/841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.23

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