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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.41, 1,161.78 and 547.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.41, 1,161.78 and 547.39 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.41 : 1,161.78 = 547.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.41/1,161.78 = 547.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.41x = 1,161.78 × 547.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.41x = 635,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,946.75/842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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