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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.37, 1,160.47 and 579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.37, 1,160.47 and 579.47 is: 799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.37 : 1,160.47 = 579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.37/1,160.47 = 579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.37x = 1,160.47 × 579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.37x = 672,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,457.55/841.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.24

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