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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,160.64 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,160.64 and 578.64 is: 798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,160.64 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,160.64 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,160.64 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 671,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,592.73/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.49

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