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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.53, 1,161.88 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.53, 1,161.88 and 526.92 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.53 : 1,161.88 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.53/1,161.88 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.53x = 1,161.88 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.53x = 612,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,209.37/841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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