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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.59, 1,161.34 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.59, 1,161.34 and 526.84 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.59 : 1,161.34 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.59/1,161.34 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.59x = 1,161.34 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.59x = 611,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,840.50/841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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