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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.72, 1,169.39 and 581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.72, 1,169.39 and 581.86 is: 803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.72 : 1,169.39 = 581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.72/1,169.39 = 581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.72x = 1,169.39 × 581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.72x = 680,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,421.27/846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.60

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