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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,160.07 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,160.07 and 526.10 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,160.07 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,160.07 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,160.07 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 610,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,307.03/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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