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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.45, 1,160.51 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.45, 1,160.51 and 547.02 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.45 : 1,160.51 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.45/1,160.51 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.45x = 1,160.51 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.45x = 634,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,822.18/841.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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