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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.22, 1,159.41 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.22, 1,159.41 and 486.09 is: 670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.22 : 1,159.41 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.22/1,159.41 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.22x = 1,159.41 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.22x = 563,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,571.81/840.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.74

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