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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.70, 1,161.47 and 620.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.70, 1,161.47 and 620.78 is: 856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.70 : 1,161.47 = 620.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.70/1,161.47 = 620.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.70x = 1,161.47 × 620.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.70x = 721,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,013.09/841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.61

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