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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.66, 1,162.92 and 580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.66, 1,162.92 and 580.22 is: 800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.66 : 1,162.92 = 580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.66/1,162.92 = 580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.66x = 1,162.92 × 580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.66x = 674,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,750.16/842.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.74

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