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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,161.90 and 578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,161.90 and 578.72 is: 799.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,161.90 = 578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,161.90 = 578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,161.90 × 578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 672,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,414.77/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.39

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