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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.80, 1,163.22 and 608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.80, 1,163.22 and 608.52 is: 840.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.80 : 1,163.22 = 608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.80/1,163.22 = 608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.80x = 1,163.22 × 608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.80x = 707,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,842.63/841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.87

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