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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.80, 1,161.72 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.80, 1,161.72 and 463.71 is: 639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.80 : 1,161.72 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.80/1,161.72 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.80x = 1,161.72 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.80x = 538,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,701.18/841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.94

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