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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.91, 1,161.40 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.91, 1,161.40 and 492.40 is: 679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.91 : 1,161.40 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.91/1,161.40 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.91x = 1,161.40 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.91x = 571,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,865.09/841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.25

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