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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.39, 1,160.93 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.39, 1,160.93 and 546.55 is: 754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.39 : 1,160.93 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.39/1,160.93 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.39x = 1,160.93 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.39x = 634,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,504.76/841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.12

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