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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.23, 1,161.63 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.23, 1,161.63 and 527.03 is: 727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.23 : 1,161.63 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.23/1,161.63 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.23x = 1,161.63 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.23x = 612,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,212.05/841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.76

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