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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.25, 1,159.68 and 490.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.25, 1,159.68 and 490.87 is: 677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.25 : 1,159.68 = 490.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.25/1,159.68 = 490.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.25x = 1,159.68 × 490.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.25x = 569,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,252.12/840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.48

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