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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.26, 1,160.55 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.26, 1,160.55 and 526.31 is: 726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.26 : 1,160.55 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.26/1,160.55 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.26x = 1,160.55 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.26x = 610,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,803.27/841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.06

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