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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,160.72 and 579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,160.72 and 579.36 is: 799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,160.72 = 579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,160.72 = 579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,160.72 × 579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 672,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,474.74/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.42

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