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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.95, 1,161.86 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.95, 1,161.86 and 468.92 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.95 : 1,161.86 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.95/1,161.86 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.95x = 1,161.86 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.95x = 544,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,811.24/841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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