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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.73, 1,162.15 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.73, 1,162.15 and 546.89 is: 755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.73 : 1,162.15 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.73/1,162.15 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.73x = 1,162.15 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.73x = 635,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,561.04/841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.07

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