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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.71, 1,161.48 and 492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.71, 1,161.48 and 492.33 is: 679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.71 : 1,161.48 = 492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.71/1,161.48 = 492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.71x = 1,161.48 × 492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.71x = 571,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,831.45/841.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.37

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