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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.19, 1,168.66 and 581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.19, 1,168.66 and 581.33 is: 802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.19 : 1,168.66 = 581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.19/1,168.66 = 581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.19x = 1,168.66 × 581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.19x = 679,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,377.12/846.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.87

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