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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,162.32 and 580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,162.32 and 580.64 is: 800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,162.32 = 580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,162.32 = 580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,162.32 × 580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 674,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,889.48/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.47

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