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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.82, 1,161.69 and 487.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.82, 1,161.69 and 487.49 is: 672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.82 : 1,161.69 = 487.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.82/1,161.69 = 487.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.82x = 1,161.69 × 487.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.82x = 566,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,312.26/841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.72

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