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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.11, 1,160.31 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.11, 1,160.31 and 559.88 is: 773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.11 : 1,160.31 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.11/1,160.31 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.11x = 1,160.31 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.11x = 649,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,635.01/840.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.28

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