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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.26, 1,159.54 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.26, 1,159.54 and 486.20 is: 670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.26 : 1,159.54 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.26/1,159.54 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.26x = 1,159.54 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.26x = 563,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,770.03/840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.95

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