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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.58, 1,161.96 and 576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.58, 1,161.96 and 576.90 is: 795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.58 : 1,161.96 = 576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.58/1,161.96 = 576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.58x = 1,161.96 × 576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.58x = 670,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,334.72/842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.57

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