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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840, 1,159.68 and 632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840, 1,159.68 and 632.64 is: 873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840 : 1,159.68 = 632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840/1,159.68 = 632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840x = 1,159.68 × 632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840x = 733,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,659.96/840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.40

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