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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,161.84 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,161.84 and 492.72 is: 679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,161.84 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,161.84 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,161.84 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 572,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,461.80/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.95

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