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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.79, 1,161.73 and 487.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.79, 1,161.73 and 487.81 is: 673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.79 : 1,161.73 = 487.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.79/1,161.73 = 487.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.79x = 1,161.73 × 487.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.79x = 566,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,701.83/841.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.21

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