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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.23, 1,161.09 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.23, 1,161.09 and 546.39 is: 754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.23 : 1,161.09 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.23/1,161.09 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.23x = 1,161.09 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.23x = 634,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,407.97/841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.14

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