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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.88, 1,161.38 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.88, 1,161.38 and 510.08 is: 703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.88 : 1,161.38 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.88/1,161.38 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.88x = 1,161.38 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.88x = 592,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,396.71/841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.66

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