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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.80, 1,161.24 and 546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.80, 1,161.24 and 546.57 is: 753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.80 : 1,161.24 = 546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.80/1,161.24 = 546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.80x = 1,161.24 × 546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.80x = 634,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,698.95/841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.98

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