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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,159.53 and 490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,159.53 and 490.83 is: 677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,159.53 = 490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,159.53 = 490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,159.53 × 490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 569,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,132.11/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.49

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