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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.77, 1,161.72 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.77, 1,161.72 and 492.48 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.77 : 1,161.72 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.77/1,161.72 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.77x = 1,161.72 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.77x = 572,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,123.87/841.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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