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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.78, 1,161.45 and 547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.78, 1,161.45 and 547.06 is: 754.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.78 : 1,161.45 = 547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.78/1,161.45 = 547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.78x = 1,161.45 × 547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.78x = 635,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,382.84/841.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.81

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