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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.12, 1,160.39 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.12, 1,160.39 and 526.52 is: 726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.12 : 1,160.39 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.12/1,160.39 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.12x = 1,160.39 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.12x = 610,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,972.76/841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.38

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