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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.67, 1,160.76 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.67, 1,160.76 and 547.04 is: 754.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.67 : 1,160.76 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.67/1,160.76 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.67x = 1,160.76 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.67x = 634,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,982.15/841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.43

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