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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.72, 1,159.16 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.72, 1,159.16 and 541.46 is: 746.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.72 : 1,159.16 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.72/1,159.16 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.72x = 1,159.16 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.72x = 627,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,640.32/840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.55

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