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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,164.66 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,164.66 and 580.72 is: 802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,164.66 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,164.66 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,164.66 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 676,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,341.36/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.15

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