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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.74, 1,161.54 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.74, 1,161.54 and 487.54 is: 672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.74 : 1,161.54 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.74/1,161.54 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.74x = 1,161.54 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.74x = 566,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,297.21/841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.77

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