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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.32, 1,160.46 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.32, 1,160.46 and 546.84 is: 754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.32 : 1,160.46 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.32/1,160.46 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.32x = 1,160.46 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.32x = 634,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,585.95/841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.27

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