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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.34, 1,162.74 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.34, 1,162.74 and 580.90 is: 800.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.34 : 1,162.74 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.34/1,162.74 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.34x = 1,162.74 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.34x = 675,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,435.67/843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.91

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