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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,160.50 and 664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,160.50 and 664.58 is: 916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,160.50 = 664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,160.50 = 664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,160.50 × 664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 771,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,246.33/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.06

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