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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.32, 1,172.28 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.32, 1,172.28 and 583.80 is: 805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.32 : 1,172.28 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.32/1,172.28 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.32x = 1,172.28 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.32x = 684,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,377.06/849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.79

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