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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.70, 1,161.86 and 622.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.70, 1,161.86 and 622.41 is: 859.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.70 : 1,161.86 = 622.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.70/1,161.86 = 622.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.70x = 1,161.86 × 622.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.70x = 723,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,150.17/841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.16

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