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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.88, 1,161.80 and 492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.88, 1,161.80 and 492.57 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.88 : 1,161.80 = 492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.88/1,161.80 = 492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.88x = 1,161.80 × 492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.88x = 572,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,265.36/841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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