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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,159.34 and 490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,159.34 and 490.76 is: 677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,159.34 = 490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,159.34 = 490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,159.34 × 490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 568,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,957.70/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.30

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