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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.07, 1,161.08 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.07, 1,161.08 and 526.49 is: 726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.07 : 1,161.08 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.07/1,161.08 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.07x = 1,161.08 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.07x = 611,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,288.57/841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.80

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