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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.52, 1,160.52 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.52, 1,160.52 and 546.68 is: 753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.52 : 1,160.52 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.52/1,160.52 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.52x = 1,160.52 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.52x = 634,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,433.07/841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.91

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