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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.82, 1,162.26 and 527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.82, 1,162.26 and 527.54 is: 728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.82 : 1,162.26 = 527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.82/1,162.26 = 527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.82x = 1,162.26 × 527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.82x = 613,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,132.83/841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.35

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