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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.73, 1,162.51 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.73, 1,162.51 and 580.29 is: 800.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.73 : 1,162.51 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.73/1,162.51 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.73x = 1,162.51 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.73x = 674,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,592.93/842.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.49

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