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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.05, 1,159.25 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.05, 1,159.25 and 575.28 is: 792.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.05 : 1,159.25 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.05/1,159.25 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.05x = 1,159.25 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.05x = 666,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,890.46/841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.93

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