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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.35, 1,160.30 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.35, 1,160.30 and 526.64 is: 726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.35 : 1,160.30 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.35/1,160.30 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.35x = 1,160.30 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.35x = 611,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,060.39/841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.29

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