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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.84, 1,160.28 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.84, 1,160.28 and 579.52 is: 798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.84 : 1,160.28 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.84/1,160.28 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.84x = 1,160.28 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.84x = 672,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,405.47/841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.73

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