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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.24, 1,163.97 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.24, 1,163.97 and 582.80 is: 802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.24 : 1,163.97 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.24/1,163.97 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.24x = 1,163.97 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.24x = 678,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,355.90/845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.56

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