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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,160.76 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,160.76 and 579.60 is: 799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,160.76 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,160.76 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,160.76 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 672,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,776.50/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.55

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