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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.05, 1,160.68 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.05, 1,160.68 and 526.22 is: 726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.05 : 1,160.68 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.05/1,160.68 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.05x = 1,160.68 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.05x = 610,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,770.06/841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.20

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