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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,161.02 and 546.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,161.02 and 546.41 is: 754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,161.02 = 546.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,161.02 = 546.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,161.02 × 546.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 634,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,388.50/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.19

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