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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,161.35 and 526.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,161.35 and 526.54 is: 726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,161.35 = 526.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,161.35 = 526.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,161.35 × 526.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 611,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,497.23/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.99

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