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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.43, 1,167.17 and 580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.43, 1,167.17 and 580.25 is: 801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.43 : 1,167.17 = 580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.43/1,167.17 = 580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.43x = 1,167.17 × 580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.43x = 677,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,250.39/845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.07

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