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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.05, 1,160.37 and 645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.05, 1,160.37 and 645.96 is: 892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.05 : 1,160.37 = 645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.05/1,160.37 = 645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.05x = 1,160.37 × 645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.05x = 749,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,552.61/840.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.27

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