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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,161.72 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,161.72 and 542.80 is: 749.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,161.72 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,161.72 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,161.72 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 630,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,581.62/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.41

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