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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,161.52 and 527.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,161.52 and 527.05 is: 727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,161.52 = 527.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,161.52 = 527.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,161.52 × 527.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 612,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,176.48/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.12

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