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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,160.91 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,160.91 and 547.26 is: 755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,160.91 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,160.91 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,160.91 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 635,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,319.61/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.25

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