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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.11, 1,161.30 and 526.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.11, 1,161.30 and 526.85 is: 727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.11 : 1,161.30 = 526.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.11/1,161.30 = 526.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.11x = 1,161.30 × 526.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.11x = 611,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,830.91/841.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.41

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