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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.32, 1,160.19 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.32, 1,160.19 and 759.27 is: 1,047.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.32 : 1,160.19 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.32/1,160.19 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.32x = 1,160.19 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.32x = 880,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,897.46/841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.04

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