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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.09, 1,159.28 and 490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.09, 1,159.28 and 490.75 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.09 : 1,159.28 = 490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.09/1,159.28 = 490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.09x = 1,159.28 × 490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.09x = 568,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,914.21/840.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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