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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.16, 1,160.52 and 577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.16, 1,160.52 and 577.72 is: 798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.16 : 1,160.52 = 577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.16/1,160.52 = 577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.16x = 1,160.52 × 577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.16x = 670,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,455.61/840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.01

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