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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.86, 1,161.32 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.86, 1,161.32 and 547.25 is: 754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.86 : 1,161.32 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.86/1,161.32 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.86x = 1,161.32 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.86x = 635,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,523.83/841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.90

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