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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.29, 1,161.15 and 526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.29, 1,161.15 and 526.71 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.29 : 1,161.15 = 526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.29/1,161.15 = 526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.29x = 1,161.15 × 526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.29x = 611,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,589.32/841.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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