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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.74, 1,161.48 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.74, 1,161.48 and 492.36 is: 679.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.74 : 1,161.48 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.74/1,161.48 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.74x = 1,161.48 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.74x = 571,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,866.29/841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.39

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