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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.77, 1,148.97 and 580.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.77, 1,148.97 and 580.69 is: 801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.77 : 1,148.97 = 580.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.77/1,148.97 = 580.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.77x = 1,148.97 × 580.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.77x = 667,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,201.42/832.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.18

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