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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.81, 1,161.87 and 492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.81, 1,161.87 and 492.58 is: 679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.81 : 1,161.87 = 492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.81/1,161.87 = 492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.81x = 1,161.87 × 492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.81x = 572,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,313.92/841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.86

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