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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.95, 1,167.05 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.95, 1,167.05 and 580.44 is: 800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.95 : 1,167.05 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.95/1,167.05 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.95x = 1,167.05 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.95x = 677,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,402.78/845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.76

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