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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.74, 1,162.29 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.74, 1,162.29 and 547.50 is: 756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.74 : 1,162.29 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.74/1,162.29 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.74x = 1,162.29 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.74x = 636,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,353.78/841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.00

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