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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.84, 1,161.66 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.84, 1,161.66 and 580.52 is: 800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.84 : 1,161.66 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.84/1,161.66 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.84x = 1,161.66 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.84x = 674,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,366.86/842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.11

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