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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.02, 1,159.32 and 490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.02, 1,159.32 and 490.70 is: 677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.02 : 1,159.32 = 490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.02/1,159.32 = 490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.02x = 1,159.32 × 490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.02x = 568,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,878.32/840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.22

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