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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,160.67 and 546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,160.67 and 546.36 is: 753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,160.67 = 546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,160.67 = 546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,160.67 × 546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 634,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,143.66/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.86

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