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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.60, 1,161.63 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.60, 1,161.63 and 580.16 is: 799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.60 : 1,161.63 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.60/1,161.63 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.60x = 1,161.63 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.60x = 673,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,925.45/842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.82

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