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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,165.08 and 581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,165.08 and 581.32 is: 802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,165.08 = 581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,165.08 = 581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,165.08 × 581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 677,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,284.31/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.70

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