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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.13, 1,159.37 and 490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.13, 1,159.37 and 490.75 is: 677.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.13 : 1,159.37 = 490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.13/1,159.37 = 490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.13x = 1,159.37 × 490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.13x = 568,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,960.83/840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.23

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