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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.72, 1,161.70 and 606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.72, 1,161.70 and 606.46 is: 837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.72 : 1,161.70 = 606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.72/1,161.70 = 606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.72x = 1,161.70 × 606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.72x = 704,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,524.58/841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.01

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