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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.72, 1,161.48 and 487.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.72, 1,161.48 and 487.59 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.72 : 1,161.48 = 487.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.72/1,161.48 = 487.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.72x = 1,161.48 × 487.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.72x = 566,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,326.03/841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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