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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.76, 1,161.63 and 492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.76, 1,161.63 and 492.38 is: 679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.76 : 1,161.63 = 492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.76/1,161.63 = 492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.76x = 1,161.63 × 492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.76x = 571,957.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,957.57/841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.48

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