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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.28, 1,160.86 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.28, 1,160.86 and 530.96 is: 732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.28 : 1,160.86 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.28/1,160.86 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.28x = 1,160.86 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.28x = 616,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,370.23/841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.66

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