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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.18, 1,160.85 and 664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.18, 1,160.85 and 664.49 is: 918.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.18 : 1,160.85 = 664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.18/1,160.85 = 664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.18x = 1,160.85 × 664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.18x = 771,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,373.22/840.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.10

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